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Last Updated: May 15, 2007 - 7:22:41 PM |
Seven billion world population in six years from now
With an average of 4.4 people added to the population every second, the world will be home to seven billion people six years from now. The world population, which now stands at 6.5 billion, will touch the seven billion mark on Oct 18, 2012, at 4:36 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, reported the science portal Live Science.
Feb 26, 2006 - 5:01:00 PM
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'Da Vinci Code' Author Sued for Plagiarising
Bestselling author Dan Brown, famous for his thriller "The Da Vinci Code", is facing a multimillion-pound trial, reports said Sunday. Brown is charged with plagiarising the basic elements of his religious thriller from the 24-year-old specialist title "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh.
Feb 26, 2006 - 4:54:00 PM
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Sharon's condition unlikely to improve, say doctors
There has been no improvement in the condition of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and is unlikely to regain consciousness, doctors not connected with his treatment said Monday.
Feb 7, 2006 - 2:53:00 AM
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Stranded whale rescued from Thames
A deep-sea whale stranded in London's river Thames for over a day died on its way back to the open sea Saturday following a dramatic rescue operation and suffering multiple convulsions later on.
Jan 22, 2006 - 12:31:00 AM
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India all set to become planet's knowledge hub
With the fourth largest reservoir of scientific manpower in the world and numerous institutions engaged in frontier areas of research and development (R&D), India is emerging as the preferred hub for knowledge-based industries. Its skills in the knowledge economy are not restricted to information and communication technology alone but spans agriculture, defence, novel drug discovery, biotech, nano-technology, missile technology and space. India's efforts to become a superpower in knowledge economy are spearheaded at the highest level by President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who is a noted scientist himself, and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, an Oxford and Cambridge-educated economist.
Jan 20, 2006 - 3:28:00 PM
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Safe water saves lives. A call for urgent action
The lack of safe drinking water has become a major health risk for the earthquake affected population. WHO is appealing to the international community for urgent provision of Safe Drinking Water. Hundreds of thousands of litres are needed for people’s survival, to reduce the risk of outbreaks, and for hygiene in health facilities where people who are already seriously injured are at risk of fatal infections and waterborne disease.
Oct 18, 2005 - 2:11:00 PM
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Katrina TV coverage will have psychological effects on kids
The devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina have been felt across the country during the past weeks. Thousands of children are survivors of Katrina, while millions of others around the country have observed horrific sights via media coverage. Although they were not directly involved with the tragedy, repeated television viewing of the disaster puts these children at high risk for developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.
Sep 10, 2005 - 11:26:00 PM
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London Hospitals Put on Major Incident Alert after Multiple Blasts
Scotland Yard has confirmed there have been six incidents involving tube trains and buses in central London, but said the cause is not known. The London Underground system is closed and some bus routes are temporarily suspended. The Home Secretary has advised people not to make unnecessary journeys in central London and the Metropolitan Police's advice is to avoid all public transport. Hospitals across London and some hospitals in neighbouring counties have been put on a major incident alert. Department of Health is monitoring the situation.
Jul 7, 2005 - 6:33:00 PM
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Call for World Leaders to Redouble Efforts to Prevent HIV
Researchers and international leaders at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS today called on governments around the world to complement their existing efforts with a focus on developing new technologies, such as microbicides and vaccines, to prevent the spread of HIV. Both AIDS vaccines and microbicides could help to end the epidemic and increase the power of women to protect themselves from HIV infection.
Jun 3, 2005 - 5:18:00 PM
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H2N2 Destruction completed in most Countries
As of 18 April, all countries and areas listed below confirmed to WHO that they had destroyed the proficiency panels containing H2N2 virus. The destruction of H2N2 virus panels is ongoing in the United States, and is expected to be completed shortly.
Apr 20, 2005 - 7:54:00 PM
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Court Rules in Favor of Nutraceutical
Nutraceutical International Corporation (NASDAQ: NUTR) today announced an important court decision that it believes will benefit its retail customers and the public.
Apr 15, 2005 - 4:59:00 PM
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Meridian Bioscience Comments on Influenza Samples
Commenting on the recent reports in the general press regarding the recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO) that testing laboratories destroy proficiency samples containing influenza A virus, the Company noted it produces such samples for the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
Apr 15, 2005 - 4:17:00 PM
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Italian Red Cross provides emergency help to thousands of pilgrims flocking to the Vatican
In Rome, 2,500 Italian Red Cross volunteers are currently providing emergency assistance to more than 1,000 people daily, exhausted by the hours of waiting to pay homage to Pope John Paul II, who passed away on Saturday 2 April.
Apr 8, 2005 - 3:52:00 AM
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Maternal and Child Health can only be boosted through community involvement
As the international community marks World Health Day by focusing attention on the difficulties faced by mothers and children, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is stressing the need to actively engage with communities and civil society to improve the health of vulnerable women and children around the world.
Apr 8, 2005 - 3:52:00 AM
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Morocco Receives US$2.92 Million Grant for Flour Fortification Project
Project targets fifteen million Moroccans in new initiative to combat vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Apr 8, 2005 - 3:22:00 AM
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Eight Doctors Receive Inaugural BMRC-NMRC Clinician-Scientist Investigator Award
Eight medical doctors who are trying to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical work in Singapore have been selected as the first recipients of the prestigious BMRC-NMRC Clinician-Scientist Investigator (CSI) Award.
Apr 8, 2005 - 3:08:00 AM
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Gray Wolves Help Scavengers Ride Out Climate Change
Average earth temperatures rose 0.6 °C over the last century, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. But that increase pales in comparison to the 1.4–5.8 °C expected increase over this century. As temperatures climb, climate models predict that high-latitude, high-altitude regions like Yellowstone National Park will experience shorter winters and earlier snow melts. How these environmental shifts will impact species and ecosystems remains to be seen.
Mar 18, 2005 - 5:31:00 PM
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Tutankhamen Mummy Mystery of Fractured Leg Bone
Mr Connolly has re-analysed the original X-rays of the leg taken by Professor Ronald Harrison in 1968 and has found no evidence, such as the involvement of soft tissue, to suggest that the fracture in the femur bone became infected.
Mar 11, 2005 - 5:11:00 PM
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